Line Driver

Line Driver

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We are in need of Line Driver for our VSS International, Inc. This opportunity is in Santa Cruz County and contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

General Duties:

• The Line Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating company vehicles to transport and/or hauling asphalt from the asphalt plant to the paving project or a staging/transfer location
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking tires, fluids, lights, brakes, safety equipment, cleanliness, and overall vehicle condition.
• Assist passengers with safe boarding and exiting when needed and ensure passengers follow applicable safety procedures while riding in company vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, fueled, organized, and presentable vehicle interior and exterior.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatch, foremen, crew members, passengers, hotel staff, vendors, and customers as needed.
• Complete required trip logs, mileage records, inspection forms, fuel records, passenger counts, or other transportation-related documentation accurately and on time.
• Report vehicle defects, mechanical concerns, delays, accidents, incidents, safety hazards, or passenger concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws, DOT requirements, company driving policies, client requirements, and jobsite safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safe driving practices, defensive driving, traffic laws, route planning, and vehicle safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate assigned shuttle vehicles in varying traffic, weather, roadway, and jobsite conditions.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle inspections, identify maintenance concerns, and complete accurate documentation.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills when interacting with supervisors, crew members, passengers, and the public.
• Ability to use GPS, maps, mobile devices, radios, or other communication tools to follow routes and receive instructions.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, nights, and variable schedules as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous professional driving, shuttle driving, commercial driving, passenger transportation, or construction transportation experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. CDL and passenger endorsement may be required depending on assigned vehicle type, route, and passenger capacity.
• Acceptable driving record required in accordance with company policy and insurance requirements.
• Must be able to pass company-required pre-employment screening, drug testing, background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and any applicable physical or fit-for-duty requirements.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.